Huge Fire at Glasgow Central Station Causes Building Collapse
More than 60 firefighters and 15 fire engines were deployed to the scene
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Bank of England May Raise Interest Rates if Iran Conflict Drives Energy Prices Higher
Economists warn the Bank of England could reconsider planned rate cuts if oil and gas prices surge due to tensions involving Iran
Bank of England Could Face Weak Demand Risk as Inflation Eases, Policymaker Says
Comments from MPC member signal growing debate over rate cuts as inflation undershoots forecasts
UK and Central Asian Foreign Ministers Attend Market Open Ceremony at London Stock Exchange
The event was led by Dame Julia Hoggett, CEO of the London Stock Exchange
EU and UK Agree Draft Deal on Gibraltar’s Post-Brexit Status
Draft treaty introduces a “fluid border” for people and goods, but still requires ratification amid political scrutiny in the UK
UK to Host First Ministerial Summit with Central Asian Nations
The gathering will be hosted by British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper
Uzbekistan’s AMMC Considers London Bond Debut Amid UK Cooperation Talks
Mining giant explores potential bond placement as Uzbekistan deepens financial cooperation with the UK
Police Allowed to Keep £1.8 Mln Gold Seized at Manchester Airport
Court grants Greater Manchester Police forfeiture order after record gold seizure linked to suspected criminal activity
Uzbekistan and UK Sign Memorandum to Boost Trade and Business Ties
New agreement focuses on joint projects, Islamic tourism, and business cooperation as bilateral trade continues to grow
UK Faces Compensation Payouts after Court Rules Migrant Phone Seizures Unlawful
Dozens of Channel migrants receive payouts after High Court finds Home Office policy breached privacy rights
UK High Court Rules Palestine Action Terror Ban Unlawful, But Proscription Remains
Judges find government decision disproportionate, but ban remains active pending appeal as thousands face arrest fallout.
Chinese Rocket Splashes Down in South Pacific after UK Emergency Preparations
Britain prepared emergency systems as uncontrolled Chinese Zhuque-3 rocket re-entered Earth’s atmosphere
Pop Mart to Open UK Headquarters in London as Labubu Dolls Go Global
Chinese toy giant Pop Mart chooses London for its European hub and plans seven new UK stores amid growing UK–China trade ties
Octopus Energy Strikes Landmark Deal to Supply Renewable Power in China
UK’s largest energy supplier partners with Chinese state-backed utility as Britain seeks closer economic ties with Beijing
AstraZeneca to Invest $15 Bn in China by 2030 During UK PM Starmer’s Beijing Visit
UK drugmaker announces its largest-ever China investment, boosting manufacturing and R&D amid shifting global trade ties
UK “One In, One Out” Migration Scheme Brings More Asylum Seekers Than It Removes
Home secretary admits early problems promoting legal route under pilot deal with France
Royal Navy Intercepts Russian Ships in English Channel, Sends Warning to Moscow
UK warships and aircraft shadow Russian vessels in coordinated NATO operation
France Seizes Suspected Russian “Shadow Fleet” Oil Tanker in Mediterranean
French navy, acting on UK intelligence, intercepts vessel linked to Russia’s sanction-busting oil trade
UK and China Seek to Revive “Golden Era” Business Ties Ahead of Starmer’s Beijing Visit
Keir Starmer set to become first UK prime minister to visit China since 2018 as CEOs prepare for renewed dialogue
Russia Expels British Diplomat Over Espionage Allegations
Relations between Russia and Western countries have deteriorated sharply
Seized Russian Oil Tanker Marinera Escorted to Scotland by U.S. and UK Forces
Vessel linked to alleged sanctions evasion anchors in Moray Firth as Moscow condemns US-UK operation
UK Refuses Talks as Palestine Action Hunger Strikers Face Organ Failure
Pressure mounts on government as hospitalized prisoners’ health reaches critical stage
Bank of England Says Reeves’ Budget Will Cut Inflation by Up to 0.5 Percentage Points
Imperial Faberge Winter Egg Sells for Record £22.9 Mln in London
Only 50 Faberge eggs were ever made for the Romanov family